Reading lists and articles featuring J.R.R. Tolkien

Recommended reading for students in the 8th Grade

8th grade reading books for children aged 13-14

By Tom Tolkien and last updated on October 24, 2021

The list of books for grade 8 students features a diverse selection of titles for 12 and 13-year-olds including must-read series, challenging novels, and texts for reluctant readers. Authors include Gerald Durrell, J.R.R. Tolkien, Sharon Creech, and Mary Shelley.

Recommended reading for students in the 7th Grade

7th grade reading books for children aged 12-13

By Tom Tolkien and last updated on October 24, 2021

The list of books suggestions for grade 7 students includes more challenging reads for 11 and 12-year-olds as well as gripping series and easier texts for reluctant readers. Authors include Lois Lowry, Markus Zusak, Kwame Alexander, and S.E. Hinton.

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